I'm a little confused by that because its showing me my full name even though I told it not to.

That's why I asked also because it's showing my real name on my screen but in the privacy setting I have it set not to. So I don't know if it just shows up that way just on my console? My PSN name is Buckeye Shane, can anyone who is friends with me tell me if that is what is showing up on their screens?

Yeah, this caused a moment of panic for me, too. They need to change this.

Now would be a good time to point out that there are lists of PSN and XBL user names stickied to the top of Massive Multiplayer Madness. I'm BullwinkleJ on both platforms, BTW.

I'm a little confused by that because its showing me my full name even though I told it not to.

That's why I asked also because it's showing my real name on my screen but in the privacy setting I have it set not to. So I don't know if it just shows up that way just on my console? My PSN name is Buckeye Shane, can anyone who is friends with me tell me if that is what is showing up on their screens?

As noted, it shows you your name on your console but your PSN ID to your friends and in messages / feeds. Unless you've told it to show your name and you've both done and accepted the "True Name" request with someone.

I just made a separate Facebook account for all the PS4 and future game stuff.

That's not a bad idea. You could use a dedicated facebook page for all this social integration stuff as well as message boards like GT and OO. That way everyone on these forums can 'friend' your gaming facebook account and we could all keep track of what each other were doing while gaming.

That can't be right - consoles are supposed to be dying/dead due to the competition from phones/tablets!

I do find it interesting, however, that this IS the first console launch I can ever remember that didn't talk about the death of PC gaming. We're hitting the point where hardware is easily outpacing developers' ability to fully utilize it.

So yesterday I had a horrible experience. I wanted to play the PS4 and watch the Ohio State Game at the same time. Since the PS4 doesn't have a snap button, I actually had to hit the input button on my TV to switch in between. IT WAS HORRIBLE. I didn't panic though because I remembered that just like all TVs made since 1996 my TV has picture in picture. So I turned that on, but then I soon realized that having a tiny screen in the corner blocking my view from the main action sucks. So then I remembered that I have a Vita and I could use use remote play and watch the game on my TV at the same time. Problem solved.

Damn that Sony for only focusing on the games.

For real though the Vita remote play is AWESOME. I played about 3 hours of it on my Vita yesterday and as long as your router has a strong signal it is flawless.

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" And they are a strong and frightening force, impervious to, and immunized against, the feeble lance of mere reason." Isaac Asimov

So yesterday I had a horrible experience. I wanted to play the PS4 and watch the Ohio State Game at the same time. Since the PS4 doesn't have a snap button, I actually had to hit the input button on my TV to switch in between. IT WAS HORRIBLE. I didn't panic though because I remembered that just like all TVs made since 1996 my TV has picture in picture. So I turned that on, but then I soon realized that having a tiny screen in the corner blocking my view from the main action sucks. So then I remembered that I have a Vita and I could use use remote play and watch the game on my TV at the same time. Problem solved.

Damn that Sony for only focusing on the games.

For real though the Vita remote play is AWESOME. I played about 3 hours of it on my Vita yesterday and as long as your router has a strong signal it is flawless.

Yep, Remote play has been incredible. It works way better than I thought it would. Being able to play my PS4 games while others are watching TV has been an incredible experience!

That is probably the one thing that will actually make me keep my pS4 in the end. If I had to play it on my TV I would probably never get any time on it. Can I turn on and turn of the PS4 with my Vita?

That is probably the one thing that will actually make me keep my pS4 in the end. If I had to play it on my TV I would probably never get any time on it. Can I turn on and turn of the PS4 with my Vita?

That is probably the one thing that will actually make me keep my pS4 in the end. If I had to play it on my TV I would probably never get any time on it. Can I turn on and turn of the PS4 with my Vita?

I think the Vita Remote Play will work if the PS4 is in standby mode.

Well, let's see shall we? Vita upstairs, PS4 downstairs in Standby... Remote Play... yup! First thing is does is turn it on.

So yesterday I had a horrible experience. I wanted to play the PS4 and watch the Ohio State Game at the same time. Since the PS4 doesn't have a snap button, I actually had to hit the input button on my TV to switch in between. IT WAS HORRIBLE. I didn't panic though because I remembered that just like all TVs made since 1996 my TV has picture in picture. So I turned that on, but then I soon realized that having a tiny screen in the corner blocking my view from the main action sucks. So then I remembered that I have a Vita and I could use use remote play and watch the game on my TV at the same time. Problem solved.

Damn that Sony for only focusing on the games.

For real though the Vita remote play is AWESOME. I played about 3 hours of it on my Vita yesterday and as long as your router has a strong signal it is flawless.

Yep, Remote play has been incredible. It works way better than I thought it would. Being able to play my PS4 games while others are watching TV has been an incredible experience!

Has anyone tried it through the regular interwebs yet? I mean through a different wifi connection or a really good 4G connection? I would love to wow my coworkers even if I don't actually try to sit down and actually play a long session.

That is probably the one thing that will actually make me keep my pS4 in the end. If I had to play it on my TV I would probably never get any time on it. Can I turn on and turn of the PS4 with my Vita?

Yes. I woke up the other day and turned it on through my bedside Vita.

That is probably the one thing that will actually make me keep my pS4 in the end. If I had to play it on my TV I would probably never get any time on it. Can I turn on and turn of the PS4 with my Vita?

I think the Vita Remote Play will work if the PS4 is in standby mode.

Well, let's see shall we? Vita upstairs, PS4 downstairs in Standby... Remote Play... yup! First thing is does is turn it on.

Wow, I swear I tried this on Friday and it didn't work. But I just tried it now and it does!

So yesterday I had a horrible experience. I wanted to play the PS4 and watch the Ohio State Game at the same time. Since the PS4 doesn't have a snap button, I actually had to hit the input button on my TV to switch in between. IT WAS HORRIBLE. I didn't panic though because I remembered that just like all TVs made since 1996 my TV has picture in picture. So I turned that on, but then I soon realized that having a tiny screen in the corner blocking my view from the main action sucks. So then I remembered that I have a Vita and I could use use remote play and watch the game on my TV at the same time. Problem solved.

Cool, so all you had to do was spend an extra $200 on a Vita instead of an extra $100 on an Xbox? Awesome.

Seriously though, there are some other cool features for snap incoming. Developers can utilize snap for games as well, so in theory you could have a dungeon crawler that allows you to snap a map of the dungeon on the screen, for instance.

So yesterday I had a horrible experience. I wanted to play the PS4 and watch the Ohio State Game at the same time. Since the PS4 doesn't have a snap button, I actually had to hit the input button on my TV to switch in between. IT WAS HORRIBLE. I didn't panic though because I remembered that just like all TVs made since 1996 my TV has picture in picture. So I turned that on, but then I soon realized that having a tiny screen in the corner blocking my view from the main action sucks. So then I remembered that I have a Vita and I could use use remote play and watch the game on my TV at the same time. Problem solved.

Cool, so all you had to do was spend an extra $200 on a Vita instead of an extra $100 on an Xbox? Awesome.

Seriously though, there are some other cool features for snap incoming. Developers can utilize snap for games as well, so in theory you could have a dungeon crawler that allows you to snap a map of the dungeon on the screen, for instance.

Seriously though, there are some other cool features for snap incoming. Developers can utilize snap for games as well, so in theory you could have a dungeon crawler that allows you to snap a map of the dungeon on the screen, for instance.

Yes, because developers have never been able to do that before.

Just yanking your chain. It opens up the possibility of players integrating stuff with games that the developers hadn't expected, I suppose.

Sadly, I haven't heard anything about increased supply in Europe, so I'm still going to have to assume that there will be extreme shortages here. As mentioned before, anyone who preordered after June are extremely unlikely to get a PS4 at launch here.

I'm assuming the deluge of Xbone stuff will begin in earnest tomorrow?

Sort of. There won't be a deluge since Microsoft has spread the NDA liftings across the entire week, but the first few reviews will pop up tomorrow. The only specifics I've heard is that Dead Rising 3 and Crimson Dragon end their NDAs tomorrow, the console itself on Tuesday, and Ryse on Thursday.

Setting up my ps4 was easy. The only issue I ran into was the PSN servers getting hammered. I exited out of that part of the process and tried again a few minutes later. All good. I signed up for PSN plus earlier this month, and was happy to see that I had 2 free indie titles ready for download, and I was able to download Flower (ps4) for free.

So far I really like the streamlined UI. It's not a bunch of adds or crap all over the screen. Standby mode is great, and allows for very quick starts. The first thing I see when I start are all my games...perfect.

The controller is a huge improvement over the DS3. I love the 360 controller, and the DS4 is on par with that classic.

I'm embarrassed to say that Killzone was kicking my butt for awhile (the first forest zone), but then I realized I was taking the wrong approach trying to play guns blazing. Graphics are really good. The lighting is exceptional, especially in the level after the forest.

AC4 has been fun. Great setting. Combat has been good so far.

Resogun is awesome. It's like a modern, cylindrical version of the Williams arcade classic Defender.

alright, time to play musical chairs with my entertainment center. looks like the Wii and Wii U are going to the top shelf, where they will fit just underneath the TV screen edges. the X41 stand will go to the bottom shelf, next to the 360 and blu ray player, and the XB1 will fit nicely next to my DVR. PS2, sorry, there is no chair for you. you finally get put into storage little one, alongside Kinect 1.0. You served me adequately.

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The UI is an improvement over the cross bar from the PS3. My only complaint is that it has zero customization options. When I mean zero, I mean you can't even change the wallpaper. No themes. The "What's New" section was pretty cool and gave you the ability to check friends' trophies, posted videos, etc. That feature is currently not working on my machine (I'm assuming they shut it down to alleviate launch server problems).

The Dual Shock 4 is a big improvement over the DS3. It feels better in your hands, the share button works well, and I like the slightly 'hooked' L and R triggers. There is a lot of buzz on the internet saying this is better than the Xbox (and thus Xbone) controller, but I'm not buying it. I've held the DS4 now for hours and hours, and I still like the 360 controller better. Improvement over DS3 though, definitely!

I *love* the quick popping in and out of games with the PS button. Very nice.

I like the Usteam and Twitch stuff under "Live from Playstation". I enjoy watching a game and chatting with others who are watching.

I'm very much looking forward to the ability to customize the Xbone interface, the voice and Kinect controls of the interface, and the supposedly more integrated 'news feed' of my friends' activities on the device. I can't put my finger on it, but the Xbox community is much more oriented around multiplayer and interaction than the PS community. It always has been that way, and it doesn't seem to have changed a bit. Everyone on PSN seems to keep to themselves and do their own thing. My friends, and others, on Live are always getting into parties, sending messages, playing multiplayer, and interacting a lot more.